§ 130A-275. Commission to adopt rules. - North Carolina Statutes

§130A‑275.  Commission to adopt rules.

Notwithstanding the provisionsof G.S. 106‑267 et seq., the Commission is authorized and directed toadopt rules relating to the sanitary production, transportation, processing anddistribution of Grade "A" milk. The rules, in order to protect andpromote the public health, shall provide definitions and requirements for: (i)the sanitary production and handling of milk on Grade "A" dairyfarms; (ii) the sanitary transportation of Grade "A" raw milk forprocessing; (iii) the sanitary processing of Grade "A" milk; (iv) thesanitary handling and distribution of Grade "A" milk; (v) therequirements for the issuance, suspension and revocation of permits; and (vi)the establishment of quality standards for Grade "A" milk. The rulesshall be no less stringent than the 1978 Pasteurized Milk Ordinance recommendedby the U.S. Public Health Service/Food and Drug Administration as amendedeffective January 1, 1982. The Commission may adopt by reference the U.S.Public Health Service/Food and Drug Administration 1978 Pasteurized MilkOrdinance and any amendment thereto. (1983, c. 891, s. 2; 1985, c.462, s. 15.)